AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll vs Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
39 students
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll Washington, District of Columbia | Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #123 of 142 |
| National rank | – | #44621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 39 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 39 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 15.7).
- •Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 39.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll better than Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll and Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll: 39. Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll and Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy rank in District of Columbia?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll is unranked and Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is 123rd of 142 among other schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).